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Lauchlin Family History

Lauchlin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Laughlin, Rachlin, Loughlin, Caughlin, Mclauchlin, Dauphin, Maudlin

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Where is the Lauchlin family from?

You can see how Lauchlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauchlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauchlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Lauchlin families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lauchlin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Lauchlin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauchlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lauchlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauchlin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 395 immigration records available for the last name Lauchlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 354 military records available for the last name Lauchlin. For the veterans among your Lauchlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauchlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Lauchlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lauchlin in 1967 was 53, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauchlin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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